Tom Stone – Stonebound 2011

In 2011, Tom Stone released a series of groundbreaking essays on advanced misdirection in Genii magazine. These insightful texts have been compiled into a user-friendly ebook.

Product Description

Note: If you are a Genii subscriber, you already have access to all back issues online, so this ebook may not be necessary for you.

Tom Stone is renowned for his innovative thinking in the realm of magic, challenging conventional boundaries.

Richard Kaufman (GeniiMagazine.com)

Inside Stonebound 2011, you will discover:

Cognitive Conjuring

A deep dive into ‘change blindness’ featuring the remarkable ‘Cognitive Colour Change.’ This captivating color-changing deck routine creates the illusion of a miracle, even though nothing visibly occurs.

You Are Brilliant

A brief exploration of the common misconceptions surrounding creativity and intelligence.

Slower and Slower Does the Trick

This section discusses ‘Time Resolution’ and how tempo variations can deceive the brain. It includes a fascinating transformation of the optical illusion ‘Rubin’s Vase’ into a stage illusion, demonstrating that some actions are too slow to perceive!

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

An examination of cognitive bias and its implications for magicians.

Wonders of a Fragmented Vision

A study on ‘Change Blindness’ as it naturally occurs in classic routines like ‘Card under Glass’ and ‘Cups and Balls.’

No Script is Also a Script

This chapter emphasizes the importance of what remains unsaid in performance, guiding you to avoid self-deception.

Vision & Velocity Vectors

Building on the foundational work of John Ramsay and Tony Slydini, this chapter addresses gaps in their theories. It offers a thorough analysis, complete with detailed illustrations, on how to render movements invisible. This scientific approach reveals what audiences perceive and what they overlook, based on years of research.

Additionally, the ebook includes three video clips as bonus content.

This work is truly exceptional. The ‘Cognitive Colour Change’ is essential for serious card enthusiasts. Stonebound 2011 also presents a brilliant illusion concept involving ‘Rubin’s Vase’—a must-read!

Gary Scott (MagicBunny.co.uk)

This ebook is one of the most thought-provoking resources on advanced misdirection I have encountered. Ignoring it could hinder your progress toward excellence. Tom’s detailed explanations of misdirection techniques far exceed anything else I’ve read on the topic. I highly recommend Stonebound.

Steven Youell (TheMagicCafe.com)

This book is outstanding. Stonebound is undoubtedly one of the best ebooks I own! It is packed with valuable lessons on misdirection, complemented by excellent illustrations. The insights have ignited my interest in aspects of magic I had never considered, including change blindness. The ‘Cognitive Colour Change’ is remarkable, effectively reprogramming a spectator’s mind with words and colors to achieve a stunning color-changing deck. It’s the best I’ve performed, and it’s incredibly enjoyable. I rate this book 10 out of 10!

Joel Dickinson (MagicBunny.co.uk)